Imagine there are prisoners in a cave. They are starring at the cave wall and unable to turn their heads. Projected on the wall are shadows. The prisoners are unaware that behind them is a great fire and in front of the fire are puppeteers casting the images they see. What would the prisoners think if they turned their heads?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
THE ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE
Imagine there are prisoners in a cave. They are starring at the cave wall and unable to turn their heads. Projected on the wall are shadows. The prisoners are unaware that behind them is a great fire and in front of the fire are puppeteers casting the images they see. What would the prisoners think if they turned their heads?
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